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Dumb Question (1/11)
4/18/12 5:50am

manget1

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Indianapolis, IN - USA

Vette(s):
Silver 1974 Convertible - L82 4 speed Low miles (was only 8,900 when I bought it in March 2006) - Now 54K miles. Original owner bought it as an investment for son's college expenses. 2008 Jetstream Blue Convertible

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I hate to put this out there, but I need an answer and I can't see my car currently.

What is the correct red-line for the tach on my car? It is a '74 L-82 with A/C. I have options of 5300, 5500 or 6K. I beleive it is the 5500, but just not sure. Per the interchange manual, it would be the same as the tach for the 454 for that year.

L-48 and L-82 without A/C were both different, so understanding those could potentially help as well (my guess is L-48 is 5300 and L-82 w/o A/C is 6K)

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Re: Dumb Question (2/11)
4/18/12 7:33pm

F4Gary

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Grapevine, TX - USA

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1972 LT-1 convertible with factory air.

Joined: 8/26/2006
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I'm thinking 5600. I don't think anything with hydraulic lifters had a 6000 redline.

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Re: Dumb Question (3/11)
4/18/12 8:03pm

manget1

When I got home tonight, I dug through some pictures, and although it looks closer to 5600, I figure it is the 5500.

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Re: Dumb Question (4/11)
4/27/15 4:55pm

HolyVetteChick!
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Simi Valley, CA - USA

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1978 Silver Anniversary Edition - Custom

Joined: 4/27/2015
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Hi, I'm BRAND SPANKING NEW here, and have no idea how this posting business goes......But speaking of DUMB questions, I have one!

Can someone please tell me how to remove the ash tray receptacle from a 1978 Silver Anniversary Edition? It seems to be catching on something right before I am able to totally remove it. Is there a trick to it that I'm just not seeing?

Please help! Thanks! :)

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Re: Dumb Question (5/11)
4/27/15 11:57pm

JoeTrecca
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Charlottesville, VA - USA

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1978 Silver Anniversary L82 Previously: 1965 300hp Coupe in 1967. 1967 435hp Coupe in 1968-70. 1969 350hp T-top w/ac and all power options.

Joined: 9/3/2010
Posts: 104

Hi Wendy, Welcome to C3VR! The ashtray should pull straight up. Try rocking it side-to-side as you pull up. Let us know if you are still stuck or if you need help with anything else.

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Re: Dumb Question (6/11)
4/28/15 6:24am

Sarge81

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WEST SENECA, NY - USA

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1981 Blue Ice Met. w/pearl ghost flames TKO500 5speed. LS1 Swap 3.45 Dana 44.

Joined: 12/3/2001
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+1 ^

There is a spring clip on the side of the ashtray insert. Just make sure it's not catching on the side of the console so nothing gets damaged.

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Re: Dumb Question (7/11)
4/28/15 8:45am

manchestershark

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Equinunk, PA - USA

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1972 conv, 4-speed, 350, 200hp, numbers match, rally wheels, war bonnett yellow w/white top. good condition, nice driver.

Joined: 10/31/2007
Posts: 2387

WELCOME! Holy Vette "CHICK" No Dumb Questions, only dumb answers. We ALL ask questions, we need to learn from those who know. This is a GREAT place to ask and learn.

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Re: Dumb Question (8/11)
4/28/15 10:39pm

F4Gary

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Grapevine, TX - USA

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1972 LT-1 convertible with factory air.

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In other words, yank on it harder. Beer

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Re: Dumb Question (9/11)
4/29/15 9:15pm

Bobbi's78

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Coatesville, PA - USA

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1978 Silver Anniversary Paint w/Mahogany Interior

Joined: 3/17/2007
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Just checked mine - the spring clip is on one of the long sides of the ashtray. It should just pull out with a little tug. Smile

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Re: Dumb Question (10/11)
5/1/15 11:58am

nosal1
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Dunedin, FL - USA

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1980 Corvette Torch Red with Gold metallic 370HP/350 CU.IN.Turbo 350 w/shift kit.Originally CA.Car with 305 CU.IN.

Joined: 3/21/2006
Posts: 262

Hello "hot chick" and welcome to the Club..

There is such thing as a dumb question,only dumb question "is the one that is not asked"..Feel free to ask whatever question or whatever is on your mind this is the best group of people you will encounter with helpful thoughts, answers,suggestion,and technical advice.

You have a great day in Simi Valley,one of my favorite places to live in CA. I lived in Ventura, Thousand Oaks, Northridge, and traveled all over SOCAL.

Take care and again WELCOME..
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Re: Dumb Question (11/11)
5/1/15 12:43pm

vettejack

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Titusville, FL - USA

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1977 Coupe (White), 2006 Convertible (Victory Red). NCM Life Member #2221.

Joined: 12/19/2007
Posts: 154

HolyVetteChick! said: Hi, I'm BRAND SPANKING NEW here, and have no idea how this posting business goes......But speaking of DUMB questions, I have one!

Please help! Thanks! :)

We're here to help.

I've had answers to almost everything C3 related from this site. About 90% of repairs to my '82 came from others here who had the issues before. YouTube is another source for C3 video repairs. Used that a couple of times as well. And one more thing if you haven't done it already: buy yourself a shop manual for your C3 year. Then ask the folks here to share wiring diagrams specific to your year C3.

Most of all...welcome! Sit back, relax, pop open a beer, listen in...

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